Mechanical Commissioner

Entegee4 months ago
Washington, DC, United States
On-site
Contract
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

6 Month Contract

5 Days Onsite

Job Overview

We are seeking a Commissioning Engineer to support commissioning, startup, testing, and validation activities for a variety of facility and infrastructure projects. This role involves both field and office-based responsibilities, ensuring building systems and equipment are installed, tested, and operating in accordance with design intent, applicable codes, and owner requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience commissioning mechanical, plumbing, utility, and building automation systems, with mission critical facility experience considered a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities

  • Participate in both onsite and office-based activities supporting commissioning projects from planning through project closeout.
  • Lead and perform commissioning activities for new construction, renovation, existing building commissioning, and asset management projects.
  • Develop and execute commissioning plans, procedures, and test scripts.
  • Coordinate and oversee equipment startup, system turnover, and functional performance testing.
  • Conduct QA/QC inspections to verify systems are installed and operating in accordance with design documents and project specifications.
  • Evaluate mechanical, plumbing, utility infrastructure, and building automation/control systems for operational readiness and performance.
  • Review construction documents, submittals, sequences of operation, and system documentation.
  • Identify deficiencies, track corrective actions, and verify resolution through retesting and validation activities.
  • Collaborate with owners, contractors, design teams, and facility operations personnel to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Prepare commissioning reports, test documentation, issue logs, and final project deliverables.
  • Support facility operations and maintenance teams through training and turnover activities.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, safety requirements, and commissioning best practices.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or a related discipline, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive commissioning experience involving, Utility infrastructure systems, Mechanical and plumbing systems, Building automation systems (BAS) and controls, Building and facility systems/components, Facility operations and maintenance.
  • Working knowledge of ASHRAE guidelines, NFPA codes and standards, TAB (Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing) processes, and mechanical testing requirements.
  • Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and lead commissioning efforts in a field environment.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 50%, including multi-week field assignments and occasional long-term project deployments.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Industry-recognized commissioning certification (CCP, CxA, CBCP, BCxP, or similar).
  • Experience with mission critical facilities, including data centers, critical infrastructure, healthcare, or high-reliability environments.
  • Experience with commissioning software, building automation systems, and integrated systems testing.
  • Strong understanding of facility operations, maintenance practices, and lifecycle asset management.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client.

Pay

Pay: $48.00 - $57.00 per hour

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.

Work Location: In person

Required Skills

Plumbing Systems
Troubleshooting
QA/QC Inspections
Testing and Validation
Project Management
Technical Documentation
Commissioning
Mechanical Systems
Regulatory Compliance
Facility Operations
Building Automation Systems